CITY OF THE LOCATION FISHING FIELD GUIDE
Peak‑Season Sea Bass Runs Aboard The Ocean Princess: Spring & Fall Angling from Ocean City
A five‑and‑a‑half‑hour ocean fishing special out of Ocean City that targets seasonally abundant Sea Bass and Flounder and keeps groups small with a 50‑passenger limit.
Peak‑Season Sea Bass Runs Aboard The Ocean Princess: Spring & Fall Angling from Ocean City.
Experience the focused thrill of ocean fishing on The Ocean Princess’s Spring and Fall specials: compact, five‑and‑a‑half‑hour outings from Ocean City that target Sea Bass and Flounder during two distinct seasonal windows, designed to be comfortable and memorable for up to fifty passengers.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Sea Bass and Flounder in Their Peaks
These specials are timed to hit prime windows for Sea Bass and Flounder—Sea Bass figures prominently in both seasons while Flounder is a primary target in spring and appears in the catch list in fall as well.
Two Short, Focused Windows: Spring and Fall
The Spring Special typically runs from Memorial Day through late June (with Sea Bass season opening around mid‑May); the Fall Special runs from Labor Day through September, when Sea Bass is primary and species like Flounder, Triggerfish, Croaker and Bluefish can also be encountered.
Comfortable, Limited‑Size Trips
Operated by The Ocean Princess, these specials limit bookings to just 50 passengers to maintain comfort and a quality angling experience—part of why they’re regarded as strong value outings.
What the day feels like
What the Trip Feels Like
Board in Ocean City for a compact, purposeful day at sea: a roughly five‑and‑a‑half‑hour cycle of transit to nearshore grounds, concentrated fishing for seasonally targeted species, and a return to port—planned to make the most of spring and fall feeding windows while keeping the group deliberately small.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this trip—and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Spring specials run roughly Memorial Day through late June (Sea Bass season typically opens around mid‑May); Fall specials run from Labor Day through September—book early for these short windows.
Specific equipment and provisioning details are provided by the operator; check with The Ocean Princess for rod/rigging policies, bait, and recommended clothing for a 5½‑hour offshore outing.
Departures are from Ocean City, MD; the advertised outing runs approximately five hours and thirty minutes, so plan travel and parking around a half‑day schedule.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When do the Spring specials run?
The Spring Special typically runs from Memorial Day through late June; Sea Bass season usually opens around mid‑May.
When are the Fall specials offered?
The Fall Special takes place from Labor Day through September.
What species can I expect to catch?
Seasonally targeted species include Sea Bass and Flounder; in fall, catches can also include Triggerfish, Croaker and Bluefish depending on conditions.
How long is the trip?
Each outing runs approximately five hours and thirty minutes.
Where do these trips depart from and how large are the groups?
Trips depart from Ocean City, MD, and are limited to 50 passengers to maintain comfort on board.
Who operates the Spring and Fall Fishing Special?
The trips are operated by The Ocean Princess.